COMPELPub Date : 2024-04-15DOI: 10.1108/compel-11-2023-0578
Boussad Moualek, Simon Chauviere, Lamia Belguerras, Smail Mezani, Thierry Lubin
{"title":"MRI compatible electromagnetic actuator: magneto-thermal design and optimization","authors":"Boussad Moualek, Simon Chauviere, Lamia Belguerras, Smail Mezani, Thierry Lubin","doi":"10.1108/compel-11-2023-0578","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-11-2023-0578","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of this study is to develop a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-safe iron-free electrical actuator for MR-guided surgical interventions.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The paper deals with the design of an MRI compatible electrical actuator. Three-dimensional electromagnetic and thermal analytical models have been developed to design the actuator. These models have been validated through 3D finite element (FE) computations. The analytical models have been inserted in an optimization procedure that uses genetic algorithms to find the optimal parameters of the actuator.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The analytical models are very fast and precise compared to the FE models. The computation time is 0.1 s for the electromagnetic analytical model and 3 min for the FE one. The optimized actuator does not perturb imaging sequence even if supplied with a current 10 times higher than its rated one. Indeed, the actuator’s magnetic field generated in the imaging area does not exceed 1 ppm of the B<sub>0</sub> field generated by the MRI scanner. The actuator can perform up to 25 biopsy cycles without any risk to the actuator or the patient since he maximum temperature rise of the actuator is about 20°C. The actuator is compact and lightweight compared to its pneumatic counterpart.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The MRI compatible actuator uses the B<sub>0</sub> field generated by scanner as inductor. The design procedure uses magneto-thermal coupled models that can be adapted to the design of a variety actuation systems working in MRI environment.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"76 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140601643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
COMPELPub Date : 2024-04-08DOI: 10.1108/compel-11-2023-0581
Oussama-Ali Dabaj, Ronan Corin, Jean-Philippe Lecointe, Cristian Demian, Jonathan Blaszkowski
{"title":"Numerical modeling of magnetic cores with combined electrical steel grades","authors":"Oussama-Ali Dabaj, Ronan Corin, Jean-Philippe Lecointe, Cristian Demian, Jonathan Blaszkowski","doi":"10.1108/compel-11-2023-0581","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-11-2023-0581","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This paper aims to investigate the impact of combining grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) grades on specific iron losses and the flux density distribution within a single-phase magnetic core.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>This paper presents the results of finite-element method (FEM) simulations investigating the impact of mixing two different GOES grades on losses of a single-phase magnetic core. The authors used different models: a 3D model with a highly detailed geometry including both saturation and anisotropy, as well as a simplified 2D model to save computation time. The behavior of the flux distribution in the mixed magnetic core is analyzed. Finally, the results from the numerical simulations are compared with experimental results.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The specific iron losses of a mixed magnetic core exhibit a nonlinear decrease with respect to the GOES grade with the lowest losses. Analyzing the magnetic core behavior using 2D and 3D FEM shows that the rolling direction of the GOES grades plays a critical role on the nonlinearity variation of the specific losses.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The novelty of this research lies in achieving an optimum trade-off between the manufacturing cost and the core efficiency by combining conventional and high-performance GOES grade in a single-phase magnetic core.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"301 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140602023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
COMPELPub Date : 2024-04-08DOI: 10.1108/compel-09-2023-0414
Essaki Raj R., Sundaramoorthy Sridhar
{"title":"An improved and simplified approach for the steady-state analysis of self-excited induction generators using binary search algorithm","authors":"Essaki Raj R., Sundaramoorthy Sridhar","doi":"10.1108/compel-09-2023-0414","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-09-2023-0414","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This paper aims at developing an improved method, based on binary search algorithm (BSA) for the steady-state analysis of self-excited induction generators (SEIGs), which are increasingly used in wind energy electric conversion systems. The BSA is also compared with linear search algorithm (LSA) to bring out the merits of BSA over LSA.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>All the parameters of SEIG, including the varying core loss of the machine, have been considered to ensure accuracy in the predetermined performance values of the set up. The nodal admittance method has been adopted to simplify the equivalent circuit of the generator and load. The logic and steps involved in the formulation of the complete procedure have been illustrated using elaborate flowcharts.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The proposed approach is validated by the experimental results, obtained on a three-phase 240 V, 5.0 A, 2.0 kW SEIG, which closely match with the corresponding predicted performance values. The analysis is shown to be easy to implement with reduced computation time.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>A novel improved and simplified technique has been formulated for estimating the per unit frequency (<em>a</em>), magnetizing reactance (<em>X<sub>m</sub></em>) and core loss resistance (<em>R<sub>m</sub></em>) of the SEIG using the nodal admittance of its equivalent circuit. The accuracy of the predetermined performance is enhanced by considering the SEIG’s varying core loss. Only simple MATLAB programming has been used for adopting the algorithms.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"41 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140601668","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
COMPELPub Date : 2024-04-02DOI: 10.1108/compel-10-2023-0503
Takahiro Sato, Kota Watanabe
{"title":"A topology optimization of on-chip planar inductor based on evolutional on/off method and CMA-ES","authors":"Takahiro Sato, Kota Watanabe","doi":"10.1108/compel-10-2023-0503","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-10-2023-0503","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>There are few reports that evolutional topology optimization methods are applied to the conductor geometry design problems. This paper aims to propose an evolutional topology optimization method is applied to the conductor design problems of an on-chip inductor model.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>This paper presents a topology optimization method for conductor shape designs. This method is based on the normalized Gaussian network-based evolutional on/off topology optimization method and the covariance matrix adaptation evolution strategy. As a target device, an on-chip planer inductor is used, and single- and multi-objective optimization problems are defined. These optimization problems are solved by the proposed method.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Through the single- and multi-objective optimizations of the on-chip inductor, it is shown that the conductor shapes of the inductor can be optimized based on the proposed methods.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The proposed topology optimization method is applicable to the conductor design problems in that the connectivity of the shapes is strongly required.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"301 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140601663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
COMPELPub Date : 2024-04-02DOI: 10.1108/compel-11-2023-0610
Guanglu Yang, Si Chen, Jianwei Qiao, Yubao Liu, Fuwen Tian, Cunxiang Yang
{"title":"The influence of ITSF on vibration of high voltage Line-Start permanent magnet synchronous motor","authors":"Guanglu Yang, Si Chen, Jianwei Qiao, Yubao Liu, Fuwen Tian, Cunxiang Yang","doi":"10.1108/compel-11-2023-0610","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-11-2023-0610","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of this paper is to present the influence of inter-turn short circuit faults (ITSF) on electromagnetic vibration in high-voltage line-starting permanent magnet synchronous motor (HVLSPMSMS).</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>In this paper, the ampere–conductor wave model of HVLSPMSM after ITSF is established. Second, a mathematical model of the magnetic field after ITSF is established, and the influence law of the ITSF on the air-gap magnetic field is analyzed. Further, the mathematical expression of the electromagnetic force density is established based on the Maxwell tensor method. The impact of HVLSPMSM torque ripple frequency, radial electromagnetic force spatial–temporal distribution and rotor unbalanced magnetic tension force by ITSF is revealed. Finally, the electromagnetic–mechanical coupling model of HVLSPMSM is established, and the vibration spectra of the motor with different degrees of ITSF are solved by numerical calculation.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>In this study, it is found that the 2np order flux density harmonics and (2 N + 1) <em>p</em> order electromagnetic forces are not generated when ITSF occurs in HVLSPMSM.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>By analyzing the multi-harmonics of HVLSPMSM after ITSF, this paper provides a reliable method for troubleshooting from the perspective of vibration and torque fluctuation and rotor unbalanced electromagnetic force.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"54 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140601640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
COMPELPub Date : 2024-04-01DOI: 10.1108/compel-08-2023-0328
Ali Hashemi, Parsa Yazdanpanah Qaraei, Mostafa Shabanian-Poodeh
{"title":"A new winding homogenization method based on thermal resistance concept","authors":"Ali Hashemi, Parsa Yazdanpanah Qaraei, Mostafa Shabanian-Poodeh","doi":"10.1108/compel-08-2023-0328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-08-2023-0328","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The aim of this paper is to provide a simple yet accurate and efficient geometric method for thermal homogenization of impregnated and non-impregnated coil winding technologies based on the concept of thermal resistance.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>For regular windings, the periodic microscopic cell in the winding space is identified. Also, for irregular windings, the average microscopic cell of the winding is determined. An approximation is used to calculate the thermal resistance of the winding cell. Based on this approximation, the winding insulation is considered as a circular ring around the wire. Mathematical equations are obtained to calculate the equivalent thermal resistance of the cell. The equivalent thermal conductivity of the winding is calculated using equivalent thermal resistance of the cell. Winding thermal homogenization is completed by determining the equivalent thermal properties of the cell.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The thermal pattern of different windings is simulated and compared with the results of different homogenization methods. The results show that the proposed method is applicable for a wide range of windings in terms of winding scheme, packing factor and winding insulation. Also, the results show that the proposed method is more accurate than other winding homogenization methods in calculating the equivalent thermal conductivity of the winding.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>In this paper, the change of electrical resistance of the winding with temperature and thermal contact between the sub-components are ignored. Also, liquid insulators, such as oils, and rectangular wires were not investigated. Research in these topics is considered as future work.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>Unlike other homogenization methods, the proposed method can be applied to non-impregnated and irregular windings. Also, compared to other homogenization methods, the proposed method has a simpler formulation that makes it easier to program and implement. All of these indicate the efficiency of the proposed method in the thermal analysis of the winding.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"234 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140316899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
COMPELPub Date : 2024-03-28DOI: 10.1108/compel-07-2023-0284
Ignacio Jesús Álvarez Gariburo, Hector Sarnago, Oscar Lucia
{"title":"A high-performance multilevel power supply for versatile induction heating processes","authors":"Ignacio Jesús Álvarez Gariburo, Hector Sarnago, Oscar Lucia","doi":"10.1108/compel-07-2023-0284","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-07-2023-0284","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Induction heating processes need to adapt to complex geometries or variable processes that require a high degree of flexibility in the induction heating setup. This is usually done using complex inductors or adaptable resonant tanks, which leads to costly and constrained implementations. This paper aims to propose a multi-level, versatile power supply able to adapt the output to the required induction heating process.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>This paper proposes a versatile multilevel topology able to generate versatile output waveforms. The methodology followed includes simulation of the proposed architecture, design of the power electronics, control and magnetic elements and laboratory tests after building a 10-level prototype.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The proposed converter has been designed and tested using an experimental prototype. The designed generator is able to operate at 1 kVpp and 100 A at 250 kHz, proving the feasibility of the proposed approach.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The proposed converter enables versatile waveform generation, enabling advanced tests and processes on induction heating system. The proposed system allows for multifrequency generation using a single inductor and converter, or advanced tests for inductive and capacitive components used on induction heating systems. Unlike previous multifrequency proposals, the proposed generator enables a significantly improved versatility in terms of operational frequency and amplitude in a single converter.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140316997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
COMPELPub Date : 2024-03-14DOI: 10.1108/compel-06-2023-0223
Mustafa Altınel, Uğur Yalçın
{"title":"Uniform diffracted fields of the extended theory of BDW from the circular aperture on a perfectly magnetic conductive surface","authors":"Mustafa Altınel, Uğur Yalçın","doi":"10.1108/compel-06-2023-0223","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-06-2023-0223","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This paper aims to examine the uniform diffracted fields from a perfectly magnetic conductive (PMC) surface with the extended theory of boundary diffraction wave (BDW) approach.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Miyamoto and Wolf’s symbolic expression of the vector potential was used in the extended theory of BDW integral. This vector potential is applied to the problem, and the nonuniform field expression found was made uniform. Here, the expression is made uniform, using the detour parameter with the help of the asymptotic correlation of the Fresnel function. The BDW theory for the PMC surface extended the diffracted fields, and the uniform diffracted fields were calculated.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The field expressions obtained were interpreted with the graphs numerically for different aperture radii and observation distances. It has been shown that the BDW is continuous behind the diffracting aperture. There does not exist any discontinuity at the geometrically light-to-shadow transition boundary, as is required by the theory.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The results were graphically compared with diffracted fields for other surfaces. As far as we know, the uniform diffracted fields from the circular aperture on a PMC surface were calculated for the first time with the extended theory of the BDW approach.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140126181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
COMPELPub Date : 2024-03-12DOI: 10.1108/compel-11-2023-0564
Salma Benharref, Vincent Lanfranchi, Daniel Depernet, Tahar Hamiti, Sara Bazhar
{"title":"Full harmonic spectrum calculation of magnetic pressures in synchronous permanent magnet machines based on a new realistic partial analytical model: application to SVPWM and DPWM2","authors":"Salma Benharref, Vincent Lanfranchi, Daniel Depernet, Tahar Hamiti, Sara Bazhar","doi":"10.1108/compel-11-2023-0564","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-11-2023-0564","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of this paper is to propose a new method that allows to compare the magnetic pressures of different pulse width modulation (PWM) strategies in a fast and efficient way.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The voltage harmonics are determined using the double Fourier integral. As for current harmonics and waveforms, a new generic model based on the Park transformation and a dq model of the machine was established taking saturation into consideration. The obtained analytical waveforms are then injected into a finite element software to compute magnetic pressures using nodal forces.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The overall proposed method allows to accelerate the calculations and the comparison of different PWM strategies and operating points as an analytical model is used to generate current waveforms.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>While the analytical expressions of voltage harmonics are already provided in the literature for the space vector pulse width modulation, they had to be calculated for the discontinuous pulse width modulation. In this paper, the obtained expressions are provided. For current harmonics, different models based on a linear and a nonlinear model of the machine are presented in the referenced papers; however, these models are not generic and are limited to the second range of harmonics (two times the switching frequency). A new generic model is then established and used in this paper after being validated experimentally. And finally, the direct injection of analytical current waveforms in a finite element software to perform any magnetic computation is very efficient.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"122 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140072437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
COMPELPub Date : 2024-03-11DOI: 10.1108/compel-11-2023-0575
Hendrik Hensel, Markus Clemens
{"title":"Comparison of simulations of the gas conduction in HVDC GIL by application of nonlinear conductivity model and ion-drift-diffusion model","authors":"Hendrik Hensel, Markus Clemens","doi":"10.1108/compel-11-2023-0575","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-11-2023-0575","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Gas insulated systems, such as gas insulated lines (GIL), use insulating gas, mostly sulfur hexalfluoride (SF<sub>6</sub>), to enable a higher dielectric strength compared to e.g. air. However, under high voltage direct current conditions, charge accumulation and electric field stress may occur, which may lead to partial discharge or system failure. Therefore, numerical simulations are used to design the system and determine the electric field and charge distribution. Although the gas conduction shows a more complex current–voltage characteristic compared to solid insulation, the electric conductivity of the SF<sub>6</sub> gas is set as constant in most works. The purpose of this study is to investigate different approaches to address the conduction in the gas properly for numerical simulations.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>In this work, two approaches are investigated to address the conduction in the insulating gas and are compared to each other. One method is an ion-drift-diffusion model, where the conduction in the gas is described by the ion motion in the SF<sub>6</sub> gas. However, this method is computationally expensive. Alternatively, a less complex approach is an electro-thermal model with the application of an electric conductivity model for the SF<sub>6</sub> gas. Measurements show that the electric conductivity in the SF<sub>6</sub> gas has a nonlinear dependency on temperature, electric field and gas pressure. From these measurements, an electric conductivity model was developed. Both methods are compared by simulation results, where different parameters and conditions are considered, to investigate the potential of the electric conductivity model as a computationally less expensive alternative.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The simulation results of both simulation approaches show similar results, proving the electric conductivity for the SF<sub>6</sub> gas as a valid alternative. Using the electro-thermal model approach with the application of the electric conductivity model enables a solution time up to six times faster compared to the ion-drift-diffusion model. The application of the model allows to examine the influence of different parameters such as temperature and gas pressure on the electric field distribution in the GIL, whereas the ion-drift-diffusion model enables to investigate the distribution of homo- and heteropolar charges in the insulation gas.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This work presents numerical simulation models for high voltage direct current GIL, where the conduction in the SF<sub>6</sub> gas is described more precisely compared to a definition of a constant electric conductivity value for the insulation gas. The electric conductivity model for the SF<sub>6</sub> gas allows for consideration of the current–voltage characteristics of the gas, is computationally less expensive compared to an ion-drif","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"278 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140071920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}